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    Report: Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy expected to undergo Tommy John surgery

    Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery after he receives a second opinion on MRI results for forearm tightness.

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    Giants send 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell to injured list, activate OF Michael Conforto

    PHOENIX (AP) — San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, one day after leaving a game against the New York Yankees with a left groin strain. Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto will take Snell's place on the roster. Conforto has been out since May 11 because of a hamstring injury. He's hitting .280 with seven homers and 20 RBIs this season. Snell — a two-time Cy Young Award winner — was removed with a 1-1 count on Alex Verdugo with the bases loade

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    De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals

    PARIS (AP) — The terrible weather at the French Open produced a surprisingly positive outcome for Alex de Minaur. It turned him into a clay court believer. De Minaur reached the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time on Monday after beating former U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. “Looks like I’ve converted myself into a clay specialist,” de Minaur said, laughing. Standing in his path to a first major semifinal will be No. 4 Alexander Zverev, who beat No. 13 Holger Rune 4

  • The Canadian Press

    49ers agree to a deal with free agent tight end Logan Thomas, AP source says

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco has agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Logan Thomas, giving the 49ers a proven backup to All-Pro George Kittle. A person familiar with the deal says the two sides came to agreement on the deal Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn't been announced by the team. NFL Network first reported the deal. The Niners had been seeking help for Kittle all offseason after getting only four catches from their other tig